using the sass 2300 wetted-wall air sampler
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Software Control Program
• Install
• Quick Start
• Forms Overview
• Automatic Mode
• Calibration Table
• Demo Mode
• Expert Mode
• Filtered
• Sample Pump Timeout
• Graph Window
• Log RS-232 Data
• Multiple Sampler Selection
• RS-232 Settings
• RS-232 Tool
• Run Cleaning Cycle
• Help About
Maintenance and
Troubleshooting
Upgrading the firmware
Using the SASS 2300 Wetted-Wall Air Sampler
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• Install
• Quick Start
• Forms Overview
• Automatic Mode
• Calibration Table
• Demo Mode
• Expert Mode
• Filtered
• Sample Pump Timeout
• Graph Window
• Log RS-232 Data
• Multiple Sampler Selection
• RS-232 Settings
• RS-232 Tool
• Run Cleaning Cycle
• Help About
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Troubleshooting
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• Demo Mode
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• Filtered
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• Graph Window
• Log RS-232 Data
• Multiple Sampler Selection
• RS-232 Settings
• RS-232 Tool
• Run Cleaning Cycle
• Help About
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• Filtered
• Sample Pump Timeout
• Graph Window
• Log RS-232 Data
• Multiple Sampler Selection
• RS-232 Settings
• RS-232 Tool
• Run Cleaning Cycle
• Help About
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Setting Up
the SASS 2300
System
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• Forms Overview
• Automatic Mode
• Calibration Table
• Demo Mode
• Expert Mode
• Filtered
• Sample Pump Timeout
• Graph Window
• Log RS-232 Data
• Multiple Sampler Selection
• RS-232 Settings
• RS-232 Tool
• Run Cleaning Cycle
• Help About
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Connect Wall Power Transformer
Connect System
Electrical Power
The SASS 2300 requires
12-24 VDC from either a
transformer using mains
power or a battery in
order to operate. The
transformer is connected
via the power connector
located on the
instrument back panel.
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• Filtered
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• Graph Window
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• Multiple Sampler Selection
• RS-232 Settings
• RS-232 Tool
• Run Cleaning Cycle
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Connect AC Power Supply OR Install Battery
AC Operation
– Connect the power supply's
output plug to the SASS 2300.
– Connect power supply and cord
to an AC wall plug.
Battery Operation
– Turn unit upside down.
Unscrew the thumbscrews
holding the door closed.
– Open door and insert battery
(be sure battery connector and
internal mating connector line
up).
– Close the door
and tighten
thumbscrews.
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• Forms Overview
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• Calibration Table
• Demo Mode
• Expert Mode
• Filtered
• Sample Pump Timeout
• Graph Window
• Log RS-232 Data
• Multiple Sampler Selection
• RS-232 Settings
• RS-232 Tool
• Run Cleaning Cycle
• Help About
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Install Battery
Battery power may be used instead of wall power.
Three batteries are acceptable for use:
1. Saft BA-5590/U primary battery
(or equivalent)
2. Ultralife BA-5390A/U long life
primary battery
3. Ultralife UBI-2590 Lithium Ion
rechargeable battery.
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• Demo Mode
• Expert Mode
• Filtered
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• Graph Window
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• RS-232 Settings
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Pre-Start Up Procedure
Fill the liquid reservoir
with 1000mL to 1200 ml
of distilled water.
Remove the air exhaust and
air inlet covers
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Switch and LED Locations/Uses
Operating
Mode switch Power
button
Green LED.
“Power On” Yellow LED.
“Pump On”
Sample Control
switch
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Running in
Stand-Alone Mode
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Turn the SASS On
Set the Operating Mode switch to the middle
(Remote) position.
Press the Power button.
Green LED will light.
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Collecting A Sample: Processing Air
To process air, move
the Operating Mode
switch to the Collect
position.
To stop processing
air, move the
Operating Mode
switch to the middle
(Remote) position.
Collect Remote Pump
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Extracting the Collected Sample (Part 1)
To extract a sample, first move
the Sample Control
switch to either Spigot
or Vial position.
– If Vial is chosen, place a vial
in the Filling Station.
– If Spigot is chosen, connect
tubing to the Sample Output
Spigot and place a suitable
container at the end of the
tubing.
Spigot Standby Vial
Leave Sample Control switch
in the middle (Standby)
position when the unit is not
being used.
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Extracting the Collected Sample (Part 2)
• Move the Operating
Mode switch to Pump.
The yellow LED will
light and the sample will
be transferred to the
selected point.
• When done, move the
Operating Mode switch
to the middle (Remote)
position.
Collect Remote Pump
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Cleaning the SASS: Automatic Process
Prior to cleaning, prepare
containers for the flush water.
1 ml of water will be dispensed
into the Sample Vial
and 20 ml of water will go to
the Sample Spigot.
To start the process, rapidly
toggle the Sample Control
switch at least 3 times between
any two positions. The cleaning
process will be automatically
executed.
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Running from
a Computer
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• Graph Window
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• Multiple Sampler Selection
• RS-232 Settings
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• Run Cleaning Cycle
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Running from a Computer
The SASS 2300 comes with a Windows® program that
allows the user to control the SASS 2300 or to change the
factory default settings using a computer connected to the
instrument via an RS-232 cable. This program is provided
on a CD-ROM.
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Connect Using the RS-232 Cable
• Connect the female
plug to one of the
computer’s RS-232
communications ports
or to a USB port
via an RS-232-to-USB
adapter
• Connect the male plug
to the back of the
SASS 2300.
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SASS 2300
Control Program
Software
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System Requirements
Supported Operating Systems: Windows Server 2003;
Windows Server 2008; Windows Vista; Windows XP
Processor: 400 MHz Pentium processor or equivalent
(Minimum); 1GHz Pentium processor or equivalent
(Recommended)
RAM:96 MB (Minimum); 256 MB (Recommended)
Hard Disk: 1.2 MB of available space
CD Drive: Required
Display: 800 x 600, 256 colors (Minimum);
1024 x 768 high color, 32-bit (Recommended)
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Software Installation
Insert the CD-ROM in the computer.
An installer window should open automatically.
Choose “Install Software”
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Software Installation
When you choose “Install Software” the installation
program should automatically start up.
Follow the installation instructions as they appear.
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Windows 7 and 8 Installation
In Windows 7 or 8 systems,
a window should open labeled
“AutoPlay”. If this occurs
select the “Run autorun.exe”
option.
If this does not occur on
your system you will need
to open the File Explorer
window and navigate to the
CD drive that holds the install disk. Click on the
“AutoPlay” folder, then on the “Docs” folder and double-
click on the “setup.exe” file.
The “Welcome to the SASS 2300 Setup Wizard” screen
shown on the next page should appear.
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.NET Installation
If your computer does not have the .NET
Framework installed on it yet, instead of
seeing the Welcome dialog box you will be
prompted to upgrade your operating
system by installing the .NET Framework.
This is necessary for the SASS 2300
Windows program to run. This will require
an Internet connection and some time.
Unlike the SASS 2300 Windows program,
the .NET Framework can take several
minutes to install depending on the speed
of your system and requires up to 500 MB
of free hard disk space.
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Quick Start-Up Guide for Windows Program
Place Operating Mode
switch in the middle
position (Remote).
Press the Power
button on the lid
of the air sampler.
The green LED
on the lid of the air sampler
will light up when the
power is turned on.
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Quick Start-Up Guide for Windows Program
Start up the SASS 2300 Windows software program
by double-clicking on the Icon on your computer
desktop.
To start the air sampler,
click on the red Fan icon
button on the left side of
the toolbar in the Windows
program. This will change the color of the icon to
green and the fan will start running.
Before you extract a sample make sure you have
chosen either the Spigot or Vial positions using the
Sample Destination switch on the lid and have a vial
inserted or receptacle attached to the Spigot
connection.
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• Filtered
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• Graph Window
• Log RS-232 Data
• Multiple Sampler Selection
• RS-232 Settings
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Quick Start-Up Guide for Windows Program
To extract a sample, click the Fan button again on the
toolbar in the Windows program to turn the fan off.
Then click on the red Pump
button on the toolbar to start
pumping the sample out.
The pump icon will turn green
and the yellow LED on the air sampler lid will turn on
letting you know that the sample is being pumped out.
When you're done pumping the sample out of the unit click
on the Pump button again to turn the pump off.
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• Multiple Sampler Selection
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Main Software Form
Drop-Down Menus
Status Text
Boxes
Tool Bar
Status Bar
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Tool Bar Shortcuts
Fan ON/OFF = Same as Operating Mode Switch / Collect Position
Pump = Same as Operating Mode Switch / Pump Position
Drop-Down Menu Shortcuts
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Status Text Boxes
Ml: displays the number of milliliters of fluid that is circulating in the
cyclone.
Counts: displays the signal from the liquid level detector in the air sampler.
Filling: displays the status of the peristaltic pump that is
used to supply makeup water to the cyclone when the fan
is running.
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Status Text Boxes
Volts: shows operating voltage.
Batt.: displays the battery charge left in the system battery based
on the battery voltage. This will either be Full, Med., or Low.
C: displays real-time internal electronics temperature.
Liters: displays the number of liters of air sampled since the fan was last turned on.
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Automatic Mode
The Automatic Mode
form is accessed by
choosing Automatic
Mode from the Options
drop-down menu.
Automatic Mode is
used to program the
SASS 2300 so that it will
run a predetermined set
of steps when the
Operations Mode
Switch is set to the
Collect position.
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Automatic Mode – Enable
Automatic mode allows you to
create custom recipes which can
be saved to a file on the PC,
loaded into the SASS 2300, and
then run when operating in
Automatic Mode.
To Enable Automatic Mode click
on the Auto Mode button.
You can modify any of the
parameters in the form by typing
new values in the text boxes.
Each of these will be discussed
more in the slides that follow
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• Log RS-232 Data
• Multiple Sampler Selection
• RS-232 Settings
• RS-232 Tool
• Run Cleaning Cycle
• Help About
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Automatic Mode – Fan
Selecting Fan off while pump on
will cause the fan to turn off while
liquid is being pumped out of the
cyclone. This is the
recommended default setting.
Fan on while pump on the fan
will continue to run while the
cyclone is being pumped out.
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• Expert Mode
• Filtered
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• Graph Window
• Log RS-232 Data
• Multiple Sampler Selection
• RS-232 Settings
• RS-232 Tool
• Run Cleaning Cycle
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Automatic Mode – Delay Before Starting First Cycle
Entering a non-zero value in the
Initial delay time textbox will
cause the air sampler to pause for
the specified number of seconds
before doing anything else. This
can be useful if you have stirred
up dust in the field and want to
allow it to settle after you leave
the area before the sampling
process starts.
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• Calibration Table
• Demo Mode
• Expert Mode
• Filtered
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• Graph Window
• Log RS-232 Data
• Multiple Sampler Selection
• RS-232 Settings
• RS-232 Tool
• Run Cleaning Cycle
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Automatic Mode – Parameter for Each Cycle
In the Parameters For Each
Cycle group you can enter the
fan, pump, and pause times for
each cycle of the auto mode
recipe. The Totals group below
this contains a Total air
sampled text box that allows the
user to enter the cumulative air
sampled in cubic meters.
This group also contains a
Number of cycles textbox for
entering the desired number of
fan/pump/pause cycles.
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• Demo Mode
• Expert Mode
• Filtered
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• Graph Window
• Log RS-232 Data
• Multiple Sampler Selection
• RS-232 Settings
• RS-232 Tool
• Run Cleaning Cycle
• Help About
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Automatic Mode – Cleaning Routine Settings
The Cleaning Routine Settings
group of controls allows you to
run an optional cleaning protocol
at the end of each fan / pump /
pause cycle.
Cleaning initial fill time
allows the user to set the
amount of time that the
cyclone is filled with fluid
when the fan starts up.
Cleaning fan run time and
the Cleaning pump run
time allow you to set the
fan and pump time for the
cleaning routine. The
Number of cleaning
cycles allows the user to
repeat the fan / pump
cleaning cycles a number of
times. The recommended
value is “4”
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• Expert Mode
• Filtered
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• Graph Window
• Log RS-232 Data
• Multiple Sampler Selection
• RS-232 Settings
• RS-232 Tool
• Run Cleaning Cycle
• Help About
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Automatic Mode – Count Down Timer
The Count Down Timer group
shows the total run time for the
Auto Mode recipe based on the
numbers that the user has
entered in the textboxes.
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• Graph Window
• Log RS-232 Data
• Multiple Sampler Selection
• RS-232 Settings
• RS-232 Tool
• Run Cleaning Cycle
• Help About
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Automatic Mode – Count Down Timer
When you click on the Run
button these values will be
downloaded into the air sampler
and the recipe will start to run.
As it does, the Count Down
Timer will update every second,
showing the time remaining until
the recipe is complete.
In addition to clicking on the Run
button, once the instrument has
been put in Auto Mode the Auto
Mode recipe can also be run by
placing the Operating Mode
switch in the Collect position.
Collect Remote Pump
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• Graph Window
• Log RS-232 Data
• Multiple Sampler Selection
• RS-232 Settings
• RS-232 Tool
• Run Cleaning Cycle
• Help About
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Automatic Mode – Count Down Timer
If you run an Automatic Mode recipe by
clicking on the Run button you must
remember to place the unit back into
normal mode before disconnecting the air
sampler. Otherwise it will remain in
automatic mode until it is hooked back up
to the PC and changed.
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• Demo Mode
• Expert Mode
• Filtered
• Sample Pump Timeout
• Graph Window
• Log RS-232 Data
• Multiple Sampler Selection
• RS-232 Settings
• RS-232 Tool
• Run Cleaning Cycle
• Help About
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Automatic Mode – Save To Option
You also has the option to save a
recipe created using the Automatic
Mode form.
Click on the Save To PC button on
the bottom of the form.
A “Save As” window is opened.
Browse to a directory where you
want to save the recipe file.
Enter a name in the File name
textbox at the bottom of the form.
The file extension amr (auto mode
recipe) will automatically be given
to the file name that you specified.
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• Demo Mode
• Expert Mode
• Filtered
• Sample Pump Timeout
• Graph Window
• Log RS-232 Data
• Multiple Sampler Selection
• RS-232 Settings
• RS-232 Tool
• Run Cleaning Cycle
• Help About
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Calibration Table
The Calibration Table is used to convert raw counts from the optical
liquid level detector into milliliters of fluid circulating in the cyclone.
This allows the fluid volume in the cyclone tube to be displayed in
the real time graph and textboxes.
You may view the calibration table by choosing Calibration
Table from the Options drop down menu.
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• Filtered
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• Graph Window
• Log RS-232 Data
• Multiple Sampler Selection
• RS-232 Settings
• RS-232 Tool
• Run Cleaning Cycle
• Help About
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Calibration Table
The Calibration Table cannot be edited by the user in Normal
Mode. Each SASS 2300 is individually calibrated at the factory
before shipping and should not require re-calibration. However,
it is possible to change the calibration table in Expert Mode
(Expert Mode is discussed HERE>>).
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• Graph Window
• Log RS-232 Data
• Multiple Sampler Selection
• RS-232 Settings
• RS-232 Tool
• Run Cleaning Cycle
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Calibration Table
The Scaling Factor at
the left bottom of the
screen determines the
milliliter values shown
in the right column in
the calibration table.
For a SASS 2300 this
value must always be
set to 7.0.
Changing the values in the calibration table can result in poor
sampling efficiency or flooding. Only an experienced technician
should attempt to re-calibrate a SASS 2300.
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• Demo Mode
• Expert Mode
• Filtered
• Sample Pump Timeout
• Graph Window
• Log RS-232 Data
• Multiple Sampler Selection
• RS-232 Settings
• RS-232 Tool
• Run Cleaning Cycle
• Help About
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Demo Mode
The Windows
software program can
be placed in Demo
Mode by going to the
Options pull down
menu and selecting
Demo Mode. When
the software is in
Demo Mode
simulated data will be
generated which can
be useful for training
and demonstration
purposes.
See Operations and
Maintenance Manual
for more details on
using Demo Mode.
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• Demo Mode
• Expert Mode
• Filtered
• Sample Pump Timeout
• Graph Window
• Log RS-232 Data
• Multiple Sampler Selection
• RS-232 Settings
• RS-232 Tool
• Run Cleaning Cycle
• Help About
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Expert Mode
Entering Expert Mode
enables the user to change
several operating
parameters.
Enter Expert Mode by
going to the Options
pull down menu and
selecting Expert Mode.
This action will open up
the Expert Mode form.
Type in the password,
“Groucho” and click on
the Enable button
(password is case
sensitive).
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• Demo Mode
• Expert Mode
• Filtered
• Sample Pump Timeout
• Graph Window
• Log RS-232 Data
• Multiple Sampler Selection
• RS-232 Settings
• RS-232 Tool
• Run Cleaning Cycle
• Help About
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Expert Mode
Entering Expert Mode
enables the user to change
several operating
parameters including:
Calibration Table setting
Sample Pump Timeout
values
Reprogram the
Microcontroller
Refer to the Operations
and Maintenance
Manual for more details.
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• Graph Window
• Log RS-232 Data
• Multiple Sampler Selection
• RS-232 Settings
• RS-232 Tool
• Run Cleaning Cycle
• Help About
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Filtered
This option applies a running average filter to the real-time data
from the fluid level detector.
To enable choose Filtered from the drop down Options menu
on the main screen. A check mark will appear on the left side of
the Filtered option indicating that the data is being filtered.
Clicking the option again will remove the check mark and the
filtering algorithm will be disabled.
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• Graph Window
• Log RS-232 Data
• Multiple Sampler Selection
• RS-232 Settings
• RS-232 Tool
• Run Cleaning Cycle
• Help About
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Sample Pump Timeout
The Sample Pump Timeout value can be viewed by selecting it
from the Options drop down menu on the main screen.
In Expert Mode the Sample Pump Timeout value can be set
from 0 to 255 seconds. This is the time that the sample pump
will run if turned on using the hardware switch on top of the unit
before automatically shutting off. This is done to avoid wearing
out the pump and running the battery down if the switch in
inadvertently bumped in transit.
If the pump is turned on using the Windows software program
this parameter will have no effect.
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• Expert Mode
• Filtered
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• Graph Window
• Log RS-232 Data
• Multiple Sampler Selection
• RS-232 Settings
• RS-232 Tool
• Run Cleaning Cycle
• Help About
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Graph Window
The Graph window displays
the detected liquid volume
circulating in the cyclone.
The vertical labels on the
left side of the graph
represent the raw counts
from the liquid level
detector inside the SASS
2300.
The vertical labels on the
right side of the graph
represent the
corresponding milliliters of
liquid circulating in the
cyclone. These values are
calculated based on the
Calibration Table stored
in the air sampler.
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• Demo Mode
• Expert Mode
• Filtered
• Sample Pump Timeout
• Graph Window
• Log RS-232 Data
• Multiple Sampler Selection
• RS-232 Settings
• RS-232 Tool
• Run Cleaning Cycle
• Help About
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Log RS-232 Data
It is possible to save the RS232
traffic that goes back and forth
between the Windows program
and air sampler in a text file if
desired.
Choose the Log RS232 Data
option from the Utilities pull
down menu. This will open
the window shown here.
Browse to a directory where
you want to save the RS-232 data.
Enter a name in the File name textbox at the bottom of the
form. The file extension TXT will automatically be given to the
file name if you do not specify a file extension.
RS232 data files are user editable text files.
To stop logging RS232 data simply choose the Log RS232 Data
option from the Tools pull down menu again and the check mark
will disappear and the data file will be closed.
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• Sample Pump Timeout
• Graph Window
• Log RS-232 Data
• Multiple Sampler Selection
• RS-232 Settings
• RS-232 Tool
• Run Cleaning Cycle
• Help About
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Multiple Sampler Selection
If you have multiple air samplers and wish to communicate with
more than one air sampler from the same Windows program.
This is accomplished by choosing the Multiple Sampler
Selection option from the Tools pull down menu.
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• Graph Window
• Log RS-232 Data
• Multiple Sampler Selection
• RS-232 Settings
• RS-232 Tool
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Multiple Sampler Selection
This window allows you to select from up to 7 different air
samplers. An air sampler is selected by clicking on the button
on the left side of the row and assigning a name to it. This name
can be changed by typing a new name in the textbox.
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• Demo Mode
• Expert Mode
• Filtered
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• Graph Window
• Log RS-232 Data
• Multiple Sampler Selection
• RS-232 Settings
• RS-232 Tool
• Run Cleaning Cycle
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Multiple Sampler Selection
The background color of the Air sampler name, S/N and
Connect button are all shown in green, indicating that the air
sampler specified on this row is currently connected and
communicating with the Windows program.
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• Graph Window
• Log RS-232 Data
• Multiple Sampler Selection
• RS-232 Settings
• RS-232 Tool
• Run Cleaning Cycle
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Multiple Sampler Selection
If the air sampler is not
connected these
background colors will
be red.
When communication
has not yet been
established, the COM
port and PC baud rate
drop down menus will
become enabled,
allowing you to select
the desired COM port
and baud rate for the
air sampler.
Once selected you can
attempt to connect by
clicking on the Connect
button.
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• Expert Mode
• Filtered
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• Graph Window
• Log RS-232 Data
• Multiple Sampler Selection
• RS-232 Settings
• RS-232 Tool
• Run Cleaning Cycle
• Help About
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RS-232 Settings
The RS-232 Setting window
can be opened by going to the
Utilities pull-down menu and
selecting RS-232 Settings.
If you select Auto detect port
the program will automatically
check each port available on
the computer at both of the
available baud rates, 57600 and
9600 baud.
In this mode, the controls in the PC Settings group will be
grayed out, but they will still display the port and baud rate that
is being tried as all of the different combinations are scanned.
If the air sampler is detected at one of these settings it will
automatically connect and the text boxes on the main form will
start displaying information about the temperature, voltage, etc.
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• Graph Window
• Log RS-232 Data
• Multiple Sampler Selection
• RS-232 Settings
• RS-232 Tool
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RS-232 Settings
The Air Sampler Settings group allows
you to change the air sampler baud
rate.
These controls will be grayed out
until communication is established
with the air sampler. If you change
the air sampler baud rate, the PC
baud rate will automatically be
changed too and the program will
then attempt to re-establish
communication at the new baud rate.
The air sampler baud rate will be
saved in non-volatile memory and will
be used on subsequent power up.
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• Log RS-232 Data
• Multiple Sampler Selection
• RS-232 Settings
• RS-232 Tool
• Run Cleaning Cycle
• Help About
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RS-232 Tool
Use the RS-232 Tool
in the Windows
software program if
you wish to develop
your own software for
use with the SASS
2300, or would like to
connect the SASS
2300 to another
system that is
equipped with an RS-
232 port.
This tool can be
accessed by choosing
the RS-232 Tool from
the Utilities pull down
menu. This will open
the window shown.
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• Log RS-232 Data
• Multiple Sampler Selection
• RS-232 Settings
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RS-232 Tool
The window shown in allows you
to monitor all of the RS-232 traffic
that is being sent back and forth
between the Windows program
and the SASS 2300.
The multi-line Message Sent
text box on the left displays
messages being sent from the
Window software to the
SASS 2300.
The multi-line Message
Received text box on the right
displays the responses being
sent back from the SASS 2300
to the Windows program.
Refer to the Operations and
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commands.
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Run Cleaning Cycle
Be sure to connect a waste container to the spigot port
on the back of the unit while running the cleaning
routine since the cleaning routine will automatically
pump fluid out of the spigot port at the end of each
cycle.
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Run Cleaning Cycle
The SASS 2300 is capable of
running an automated cleaning
protocol that will rinse the system
out if it has become contaminated
for any reason. This can be
accomplished in one of two different
ways.
1. If the Sample Destination
switch is toggled three or more
times within three seconds it will
cause the automated cleaning
protocol to run.
2. The automated cleaning protocol
can be run by selecting Run
Cleaning Cycle from the
Utilities drop down menu which
will open up the screen shown.
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• Log RS-232 Data
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Run Cleaning Cycle
If the cleaning routine is initiated by
clicking on the Run button the Total
Cleaning Time text box in this
screen will count down to zero as
the protocol runs.
Initial fill time is the number of
seconds that the pump should fill
the cyclone when the fan first
powers up.
Fan run time is the number of
seconds to run the fan.
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• Sample Pump Timeout
• Graph Window
• Log RS-232 Data
• Multiple Sampler Selection
• RS-232 Settings
• RS-232 Tool
• Run Cleaning Cycle
• Help About
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Run Cleaning Cycle
At the end of the Fan run time
the fan is shut off and the fluid is
pumped out the spigot port in the
back of the unit for the number of
seconds shown in the Pump run
time text box.
The cycle of running the fan and
pump will be repeated until the
total number of cycles is equal to
the value in the Number of
cycles text box.
At this point the cyclone will fill for
the number of seconds in the
Sample vial flush time text box.
This fluid is then pumped out of
the cyclone and used to flush the
sample vial line.
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• Log RS-232 Data
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• RS-232 Settings
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Help About Form
The SASS 2300 help about form can be accessed by choosing
“About” from the HELP pull down menu. This window displays the
version number of the Windows software program as well as the
version number for the firmware inside the SASS 2300
microcontroller.
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• Filtered
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• Log RS-232 Data
• Multiple Sampler Selection
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• Filtered
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• Graph Window
• Log RS-232 Data
• Multiple Sampler Selection
• RS-232 Settings
• RS-232 Tool
• Run Cleaning Cycle
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Battery Installation / Replacement
1. Open the battery door located on the bottom of the instrument
by unscrewing the two thumb-screws.
2. Remove the old battery by carefully turning the instrument
‘right-side up’ and letting gravity do the work.
3. Install the new battery by aligning the battery terminal with the
connector at the bottom of the compartment.
4. Slide the battery into the compartment.
5. Close the door and tighten the thumb-screws.
6. Follow applicable
local, state and
federal regulations
in disposing of the
used battery.
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• Demo Mode
• Expert Mode
• Filtered
• Sample Pump Timeout
• Graph Window
• Log RS-232 Data
• Multiple Sampler Selection
• RS-232 Settings
• RS-232 Tool
• Run Cleaning Cycle
• Help About
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Cleaning the Water Reservoir
The water reservoir should be cleaned
on a weekly basis to prevent the buildup
of bacterial biofilms when the unit is in use.
1. Open the reservoir and invert the
instrument to empty any water that
may be present.
2. Add a few mLs of household bleach
and recap the reservoir.
3. Shake the instrument with inversion to make sure the bleach
accesses all areas of the reservoir.
4. Open the reservoir, empty the bleach and add a few hundred
mLs of water.
5. Recap and repeat the shaking and inverting.
6. Empty the water and repeat this process 4 times to make sure
all the bleach is gone.
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• Filtered
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• Graph Window
• Log RS-232 Data
• Multiple Sampler Selection
• RS-232 Settings
• RS-232 Tool
• Run Cleaning Cycle
• Help About
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Cleaning the Cyclone Tube
Cleaning the cyclone tube
requires that the instrument be
disassembled. That process is
described in the following
slides.
Only a Philips head screwdriver
is needed to remove the
cyclone tube for cleaning.
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• Filtered
• Sample Pump Timeout
• Graph Window
• Log RS-232 Data
• Multiple Sampler Selection
• RS-232 Settings
• RS-232 Tool
• Run Cleaning Cycle
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Cleaning the Cyclone Tube: Step 1
Remove the four (4)
screws that secure the
front and back latches. Be
sure to note which screws
also secure the tethers for
the exhaust cap and water
reservoir cap.
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• Graph Window
• Log RS-232 Data
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• RS-232 Settings
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Cleaning the Cyclone Tube: Step 2
Release the four (4)
latches that secure the
top to the unit.
Remove Water Fill cap.
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• Graph Window
• Log RS-232 Data
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Cleaning the Cyclone Tube: Step 3
Lift the top of the instrument off and let it hang down over the side
of the case. Then disconnect the fan electrical connector.
Fan Electrical
Connector
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• Graph Window
• Log RS-232 Data
• Multiple Sampler Selection
• RS-232 Settings
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• Run Cleaning Cycle
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Cleaning the Cyclone Tube: Step 4
Remove the four (4)
screws that attach the
exhaust manifold to the
case.
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• Graph Window
• Log RS-232 Data
• Multiple Sampler Selection
• RS-232 Settings
• RS-232 Tool
• Run Cleaning Cycle
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Cleaning the Cyclone Tube: Step 5
Remove the two (2) Phillips
screws to release the inlet
manifold.
Do not lose the two (2) O-rings
that seal the inlet.
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• Filtered
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• Graph Window
• Log RS-232 Data
• Multiple Sampler Selection
• RS-232 Settings
• RS-232 Tool
• Run Cleaning Cycle
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Cleaning the Cyclone Tube: Step 6
Carefully lift up to
remove the fan,
cyclone tube and
exhaust manifold.
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Cleaning the Cyclone Tube: Step 7
Disconnect the electrical
cable from the fluid level
detector then carefully
roll the tube off of the
outlet spigot.
Fluid level
detector
connection
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• Log RS-232 Data
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• Run Cleaning Cycle
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Cleaning the Cyclone Tube: Step 8
Use a twist-and-lift motion to remove the fan unit from the cyclone
tube. Be sure to pull straight up to avoid damage to the rotor.
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• Filtered
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• Graph Window
• Log RS-232 Data
• Multiple Sampler Selection
• RS-232 Settings
• RS-232 Tool
• Run Cleaning Cycle
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Cleaning the Cyclone Tube: Step 9
Use a pipe cleaner to clean the return tube from the top of the
cyclone. Unscrew the spigot from the sample outlet and use the
pipe cleaner to clean the outlet. A test tube brush works well for
cleaning the cyclone itself, if necessary.
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Disinfecting the Unit
The cyclone and internal tubing may be disinfected with household
bleach when contaminated with non-pathogenic contamination.
Connect the SASS to a computer and start the SASS program.
Inject 5 mls of bleach into the air inlet and run the Cleaning Cycle .
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• Log RS-232 Data
• Multiple Sampler Selection
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Troubleshooting the SASS 2300
Table 6-1: SASS 2300 Troubleshooting Guide
ID Symptom Possible Cause Solution or Diagnostic
1 Unit will not turn on; green power indicator off
Battery dead Replace battery or substitute with external power.
2 Power supply not plugged in or cable disconnected
Check cables, substitute with battery power
3 Unit will not turn on; red tilt indicator on
Unit not level Place on level surface
4 Fan does not run when the unit switched on
Fan burned out Replace fan
5 Yellow pumping light is blinking
Low supply voltage Replace battery
6 Cyclone interior does not become wet when fan turned on
No water in reservoir Fill reservoir
7 Fluid in bottom of unit Tube connecting reservoir to cyclone disconnected or leaking
Remove top cover to access interior and reconnect or replace.
8 Calibration table corrupted Recalibrate or call Research International
9 Cyclone cup over-fills with water
Water return tube is blocked Follow cleaning procedure of Chapter 5
10 Calibration table corrupted Recalibrate or call Research International
11 Liquid level detector not operating Call Research International
12 Peristaltic pump does not pump sample from cyclone
Electrical connection for pump disconnected
Remove top cover to access interior and reconnect at PC board
13 – fluid in bottom of unit Tubing broken Call Research International
14 – fluid in bottom of unit Tubing disconnected from bulkhead fitting Remove backplate and reconnect; dry out
15 Unit does not talk to outboard computer
RS-232 cable not seated properly in bulkhead fitting
Reconnect
16 COM port on computer not functioning See your computer manual
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• Graph Window
• Log RS-232 Data
• Multiple Sampler Selection
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• Run Cleaning Cycle
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Upgrading the Firmware
If it is necessary to upgrade the firmware in the SASS 2300 first
connect the unit to a computer using the RS-232 port and start
up the Windows software program as described in “Running
from a computer section”
Select Expert Mode from the Options pull down menu and type
in the password “Groucho”. Note this is case sensitive. This will
put the software in expert mode.
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Upgrading the Firmware
You should now see a new
option listed under the
Utilities pull down menu
entitled Reprogram
Microcontroller. Select
this option and the window
shown below will open up.
Use this window to locate
the directory where the
new firmware is stored.
New versions of the firmware will always have the file extension
“.S19”. Locate the new firmware that you wish to install double-
click on the filename, or click on the filename once and then
click on the Open button.
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Upgrading the Firmware
A progress bar window like the one shown below will open
showing the progress as the firmware in the SASS 2300 is
reprogrammed. This process takes about 10 to 30 seconds,
depending on the baud rate setting.
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When the reprogramming process is complete the
reprogramming status bar will automatically close and the
microcontroller will reboot and proceed to run with the new
firmware.
Extreme care should be exercised to not bump the cable
or shut off the instrument while reprogramming the
firmware. If the process is interrupted it will not be
possible to recover without shipping the unit back to the
factory.
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For More Information Contact:
Research International, Inc.
17161 Beaton Road SE
Monroe, WA 98272-1034 USA
Phone: 1-360-805-4930 • Toll Free: 1-800-927-7831
Web: www.resrchintl.com • Email: [email protected]
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